Privacy policy
1.Introduction
This Privacy Policy aims to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, how we treat it, to where it can be transferred and how you can update and delete your information.
Our services, processes and communication systems aim to ensure the highest possible degree of compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.
This Privacy Policy covers all those residing in a country in the European Economic Area (which includes the European Union) or in any included other country or territory (collectively referred to as the European Region).
2.Use of personal information
We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:
- Interaction with stakeholders: personal information is used to inform and communicate relevant information.
- Optimisation and strengthening of platforms: personal information from SS4AF’s website is collected and used to optimise the user experience through analysis of customer interaction and online behaviour. These data are collected through cookies at our websites.
- Marketing and communication: personal information is used to communicate new initiatives, news, events, campaigns, etc.
3. Type of personal information
The data we collect is related to the following:
- When you send a message through our contact form or direct email. Data: e-mail address, name, subject of the contact and the message you are sending;
- When you subscribe to the newsletter through the SS4AF website. Data: e-mail address, name and company name, type of company;
- When you visit and browse our website. Data: we collect online identifiers like cookies, IP-addresses, and use of devices.
4. Cookies Policy
A cookie is a small data file that is placed on your own computer’s hard drive. A cookie is not a programme and cannot read or destroy data from your computer. The SS4AF website uses cookies to identify information about your session use and personalisation of your browser each time you visit. The purpose of the use of cookies is to contribute to continuous optimisation of the website based on your needs and interests. The information stored in the cookie will only identify you for this platform.
5. How we use your data
We may use your information to:
- Inform you about any changes or updates we make to the services;
- Alert you about relevant opportunities and activities (including project news, results, collaboration opportunities and event invitations);
- Provide you with other information or services to which you subscribe.
The information from the newsletter subscription process is inserted into a programme that manages and sends e-mail. Only your e-mail is used for this purpose. This programme works offline and your data is not shared.
Your information will be used for purposes directly related to the platform and/or project and will never be shared with third parties (such as marketing companies).
6. Legitimacy in the treatment of your data
Your data will only be saved if one of the following occurs:
- You express your consent via e-mail or submission via an online form;
- The data is required to comply with a legal obligation to which the SS4AF Partnership is subject.
7. Forwarding of your personal information
We value your privacy and take care of your personal information. In line with our purpose of creating innovation, we take the opportunity to share contact information when there are obvious benefits for both parties involved and after written consent by both parties.
8. Your rights
You can at any time request:
- Access to your personal data;
- Adjustment of your personal information;
- Opposition to, cancellation or limitation in the treatment of your personal data.
If you wish to do any of the above mentioned, please send an email to veerle.rijckaert@flandersfood.com.